With her husband, Pan Shiyi, she forms a China power couple in the real estate industry.

With her husband, Pan Shiyi, she forms a China power couple in the real estate industry. One reason her net worth is up: enthusiasm about growth in Shanghai investments at their flagship Soho China. Founded in Beijing in 1995 and known for its stylish architecture, Soho China has in the past 2 years unveiled 9 projects in Shanghai; one, along the Bund, has drawn criticism for supposedly not fitting in with the Bund's historic skyline. Pan is said to be eyeing U.S. real estate investment. Both Pan and Zhang are active bloggers.

Soho sales in 2010 rose 146% to over $2.8 billion

With Pan cofounded the SOHO China Foundation in 2005; it supports education